Although it could be said that smartphones have seen relatively few technological advances in recent years, there is no doubt that fast-charging has greatly improved.
It is gone are the days of charging phones overnight to make it possible to use them during the day. This is a completely different scenario. The tech available today allows phones to be fully charged in less than 10 minutes. It may sound crazy, but it is true.
Chinese smartphone manufacturers are largely responsible for this breakthrough charging technology. They have continuously pushed the boundaries of their phones to improve their capabilities. Samsung and Apple are still far from being the first to achieve this feat.
Smartphones that could charge at 120 watts were the fastest up until last year. But, we now have phones that can charge at 200 watts. This is a list of the 10 most efficient charging phones around the world. Find out more about these phones and be amazed at their charging abilities.
Which phones were ranked?
Since none of the mentioned fast-charging technology is available in the United States, the charging data was collected via various websites and YouTube videos. You may also notice different results when you conduct the test in person. Because of the different battery capacities across these phones, the charging time (mAh) has been calculated to rank them.
- iQOO 9T
- Although the iQOO may be at the bottom of this list for its charging technology, it isn’t bad. The 4,700 mAh battery can be charged using the 120W charging technology. iQOO claims that it can charge in just 20 minutes. The phone can charge the battery in just 23 minutes, according to our tests. This is quite impressive considering that the full charge of flagship phones from Samsung and Apple takes over an hour.
The iQOO9T uses the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipet. It can be paired with up 12GB of RAM or 256GB of storage. The rear camera system includes a 50MP main sensor, a 12-MP telephoto lens and a 13MP ultrawide sensor. It also has a front-facing 16MP camera that can be used for video calls and selfies. The iQOO starts at $609 (roughly).
Charging Rate: 204 mAh per Minute
- Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Xiaomi 12 Pro flagship product is directly comparable to the iPhone 13 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus. Although the phone is simple in design, the hardware inside is very solid. The Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset is included with the phone. It can store up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The device has three 50MP sensors at the rear and one 32MP camera at the front.
The Xiaomi 12 Pro is powered by a 4,600 mAh lithium battery. It can also be charged using the 120W HyperCharge fast charging adapter. The phone takes approximately 24 minutes to fully charge. It takes only 21 minutes if you have Boost mode on. For the base 8GB RAM variant and the 256GB storage version, the Xiaomi 12 Pro costs $999
Charging Rate: 219 mAh per Minute
- iQOO 9 Pro
The iQOO 9 Pro was launched earlier this year with high-end hardware. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset powers it, along with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage. It features a 50MP Samsung Isocell G5 sensor, a 50MP ultrawide sensor and a 16MP portrait lens that has 2.5x optical zoom.
This device is among the fastest 120W charging phones. The device charges up to the 4,700 mAh battery in just 20 minutes. The iQOO 9 Pro is available for purchase at 59990 INR (roughly $743).
Charging Rate: 235 mAh per Minute
- Realme GT Neo 3
Realme GT Neo 3 was first smartphone in the world to offer 150W fast charging. It was first shown at Mobile World Congress 2022, and then released a few months later. It is powered by an octacore MediaTek Dimensity8100 chipset, which runs at 2.8GHz. The smartphone has 12GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage. It has a triple 50MP camera system at the rear, and a 16MP self-portrait camera.
UltraDart charging is used by the Realme GT Neo 3 to charge its 4,500 mAh battery. The 150W charger can charge the device in just 17 minutes. In real-world usage, the charging time for the device from 0 to 100% is closer to 19 minutes. This is very close to what was claimed. The Realme GT Neo 3 is available for 600 British Pounds (roughly $700).
Charging Rate: 237 mAh per Minute
- Xiaomi 11T Pro
Although the Xiaomi 11T Pro was released in the second half 2021, it is still one of the most powerful phones on the planet. It comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon888 chipset, 12GB RAM, and 256GB onboard storage. The Xiaomi 11T Pro has a 108MP main camera and an 8MP ultra-wide lens. There is also a macro sensor of 5MP.
The Xiaomi 11T Pro has a large 5,000 mAh battery that can be charged using the 120W HyperCharge technology. The phone can be charged from 0 to 100 percent in just 21 minutes. The 5,000 mAh battery has been split in two to protect it from overheating. The Xiaomi fast-charging device starts at 599 British Pounds (roughly $700).
Charging Rate: 238 mAh per Minute
- OnePlus 10R
With the OnePlus 10R, OnePlus has entered ultrafast charging territory. The device supports 150W charging which, according to OnePlus can fully charge your device in just 17 minutes. The device can charge 4,500 mAh in just 18 minutes, according to multiple tests.
The OnePlus 10R is right in the middle of the flagship OnePlus phones, the Nord and the OnePlus 10R. The MediaTek Dimensity8100 chipset is used to power the phone at 2.85GHz. It features a triple rear camera system, including a 50MP main sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide lens as well as a 2MP macro sensor. The OnePlus 9R can be purchased in India with a starting price at 38,999 rupees (roughly $485).
Charging Rate: 250 mAh per Minute
- OnePlus 10T
The fastest-charging smartphone in America is the OnePlus 10T. This phone uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipet, unlike the OnePlus 10R. There are two options available for the phone, with the highest model offering 16GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage. The phone’s camera features include a 50MP main sensor, a 8MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP depth sensors.
The OnePlus 10T’s 4,800 mAh battery can be charged with the included 160W SuperVOOC charger in just 19 minutes. According to the brand, the phone can charge in about 19 minutes. The U.S. situation is slightly more complicated. It supports 150W charging. Due to limitations in the AC power outlet, the maximum charge is limited to 125W. In the United States, you can purchase the OnePlus 10T for $650
Charging Rate: 252 mAh per Minute
- Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro gaming phone is the fastest-charging. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset powers it, along with 16GB RAM and 512GB onboard storage. To improve gaming, the phone comes with a Red Core 1 gaming chip. The phone has a 64MP primary sensor and an 8MP ultrawide lens.
Red Magic 7 Pro comes with a 5,000 mAh battery and 135W charging support. However, the company supplies only a 65W charger. The device can be charged with a compatible charger in just 18 minutes. The Nubia Redmi 7 Pro starts at $799.
Charging Rate: 277 mAh per Minute
- iQOO Pro
The iQOO 10 Pro used to be the fastest-charging smartphone in the world, but it’s now at the second position. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipet and comes paired with an ISP-specific V1 Plus (V1 Plus). The iQOO 10 Pro is available in three versions. The top model has 12GB RAM and 512GB onboard storage. The iQOO 10 Pro features a triple camera setup at the rear. It has a 50MP GN5 primary, 50MP secondary, and a 14.6MP digital zoom sensor. It also has a 16MP camera on the front for taking selfies.
The iQOO 10 Pro offers 200W fast charging that is capable of charging the 4,700 mAh battery in a mere 10 minutes. Multiple YouTubers have tested the iQOO 10 Pro’s charging speed and found that it is not true. The actual charging time of the smartphone is around 13 minutes 30 seconds. This is 3 minutes longer than the advertised time. The 200W GaN charging adapter is included in the asking price of 4999 Yuan (roughly $471).
Charging Rate: 348 mAh per Minute
- Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Redmi Note 12 with 210W charging Xiaomi
The Redmi note 12 Explorer smartphone from Xiaomi is now the fastest-charging phone on our list. It can charge at 210W, which is the fastest charging speed of any smartphone to date. The device’s main highlight is charging, but it also has the best hardware. The Note 12 Explorer’s octacore MediaTek Dimensity1080 chipset is powered by a 6nm manufacturing process. It can be paired with up 12GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage. The rear features a triple 200MP camera system and a 16MP camera to take selfies.
Redmi Note 12 Explorer’s 4,300 mAh battery can be charged up to 66% in just five minutes, and up to 100% in nine minutes. To verify this claim, Charger Labs tested the device. The device required approximately 10 minutes to fully charge. The maximum charging output was 184W and the temperature reached 43.3 Celsius. The Redmi Note 12 Explorer costs 2799 Yuan (383$). You won’t be able buy one in the U.S.
Charging Rate: 430 mAh per Minute
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